Seymour Duncan SH-13 Dimebucker, Bridge Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- 11102-82-B
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-13 Dimebucker Bridge Pickup
The SH-13 Dimebucker is engineered to capture aggressive, articulate high-output tones with exceptional clarity in bridge-position recordings. Built with dual stainless steel blades for precise string articulation, this pickup generates the tight attack and defined sustain essential for tracking modern heavy music, metal, and hard rock productions where cut-through and definition are critical to the final mix.
Tone & Output Characteristics
A 16.25k ohm DC resistance and ceramic bar magnet deliver substantial output with controlled compression and punch—key for maintaining consistency across takes and sitting firmly in a dense mix. The 5.1 kHz resonant peak emphasizes upper midrange definition, while the EQ curve of 6/5/8 (Bass/Mid/Treble) favors treble clarity without sacrificing low-end weight, making it ideal for both lead articulation and chunky rhythm tones in the box.
Design & Construction
Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, this pickup features vacuum wax potting for complete noise elimination and feedback suppression—essential for clean recording sessions and minimal re-takes. The included four-conductor cable and form-fitting mounting ring accommodate both standard humbucker and Trembucker string spacings, ensuring streamlined setup and reliable performance across different instrument platforms in your studio workflow.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 16.25k ohms
- Resonant Peak: 5.1 kHz
- Ceramic bar magnet
- Dual stainless steel blades
- Four-conductor cable
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble): 6 / 5 / 8
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Compatible with both humbucker and Trembucker string spacings
- Includes four-conductor hookup cable and form-fitting mounting ring
The SH-13 stands as a refined high-output bridge solution that balances aggression with definition, making it a proven choice for producers and engineers tracking professional-grade tone with reliability across sessions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-13 Dimebucker is a high-output bridge pickup that captures aggressive, articulate metal and hard-rock tones with exceptional upper-midrange definition and treble clarity. Its 5.1 kHz resonant peak and EQ curve (6/5/8 Bass/Mid/Treble) sit naturally in dense mixes without muddiness, while the ceramic magnet and controlled compression give you definition on fast leads and chunk on rhythm takes. Pick it for sessions demanding modern heavy music tone that records with impact and separates clearly in stereo and multitrack work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is the SH-13 Dimebucker best suited for?
The SH-13 is designed for metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music. It excels at aggressive lead work and chunky rhythm tones but is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk playing styles.
Will this pickup fit my guitar's bridge cavity?
Yes—the SH-13 includes a form-fitting mounting ring and is compatible with both standard humbucker and Trembucker string spacings, ensuring installation in virtually any bridge cavity. A four-conductor cable is included.
What makes the SH-13 different from other high-output pickups like the EMG 81 or JB?
The SH-13 balances aggression with refined articulation through its dual stainless steel blades, 5.1 kHz resonant peak, and EQ curve that favors treble clarity and upper-midrange definition while maintaining low-end weight—all hand-assembled and vacuum wax potted to eliminate feedback and squeal.
What is the output and resistance of this pickup?
The SH-13 has a DC resistance of 16.25k ohms and features a ceramic bar magnet that delivers substantial high-output with controlled compression and punch, ideal for cutting through dense mixes.
Is this pickup hand-wired and potted?
Yes—the SH-13 is hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California and features vacuum wax potting for complete noise elimination and feedback suppression.
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